Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Optional toppings: refrigerated tzatziki sauce, fresh baby spinach and tomato slices

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook until spinach is wilted, 30-45 seconds longer. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
2. Stir feta cheese and seasonings into spinach. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.
3. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160u0b0, 6-8 minutes on each side. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns. If desired, add toppings.Freeze option: Place patties on a
4. lined with plastic wrap; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160u0b0.

olive oil, shallots, baby spinach, garlic, feta cheese, seasoning, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, buns, toppings

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-spinach-feta-burgers/ (may not work)